Nikon Capture NX-D 1.4.0 and ViewNX-i 1.2.0 Released

Nikon released new versions of Capture NX-D, ViewNX-i; the two software packages with support for the flagship Nikon D5 DSLR camera.

Capture NX-D is designed specifically for processing RAW images while Nikon’s new ViewNX-i image-browsing software is designed to enable use of still images and movies recorded with a Nikon digital camera.

You can see the list of modifications enabled in the versions below.

Nikon Capture NX-D 1.4.0 and ViewNX-i 1.2.0 Released

Nikon Capture NX-D changes from Version 1.3.0 to 1.4.0

• Added support for the D5.

• Added an Auto 0 white balance option (available with the D5 only).

• Added an Auto Retouch Brush Tool to the toolbar.

• The effects of noise reduction are now visible at all zoom ratios.

• Added an Include areas where there is no image data option to the Camera and Lens Corrections > Fisheye tool in the edit list.

• The default image quality for files converted to JPEG using Convert Files has been changed from 60 to 85.

• Added the following preferences:

– Sizes Medium/Small for NEF (RAW) Images

– D1X RAW Default

– Color Space for Color Reproduction

• Fixed the following issues:

– The Open with button and menu option were not available with images created in Capture NX 2.

– The application would sometimes quit unexpectedly if a folder containing images created with non-Nikon cameras was selected.

– The clarity value for Custom Picture Controls would sometimes not be reflected.

– NEF (RAW) photos shot with Df or D4 cameras at low ISO sensitivities (Lo 0.3–Lo 1) would brighten if saved using the Convert File option after white balance was adjusted using the gray point sample tool.

– Some security software would interfere with batch processing.

• Added support for OS X 10.11.3.

• Discontinued support for OS X 10.8.

Nikon ViewNX-i changes from Version 1.1.0 to 1.2.0

• Added support for the D5.

• Added an Auto0 white balance option (available with the D5 only).

• Image adjustment sliders in Adjustments now always show scales and default values.

• Added support for OS X 10.11.3.

• Discontinued support for OS X 10.8.

• Added an NEF (RAW) Processing menu to Preferences.

• The following items are available in the NEF (RAW) Processing menu in Preferences: